Special Events in Beijing

Chinese New Year, Jan-Mar, throughout the city.

International Women's Day, 8 Mar, throughout the city.

Beijing International Kite Festival, Apr, various venues.

'Meet in Beijing' Arts Festival, Apr/May, various venues.

International Labour Day, 1 May, throughout the city.

Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese Communist Party, 1 Jul, throughout the city.

Anniversary of Founding of People's Liberation Army, 1 Aug, throughout the city.

China Open Tennis Tournament, mid-Sep for two weeks, Beijing Centre.

Beijing Pop Festival, mid Sep, an annual weekend of international and Chinese pop and rock acts at Chaoyang Park.

Mid-Autumn Festival, late Sep, throughout the city.

National Day, 1 Oct, throughout the city.

Beijing International Music Festival, Oct, varied programme of musical events and concerts throughout the city.

Beijing International Marathon, mid-Oct, city centre.

Beijing Fashion Week, mid-Nov, throughout the city.